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62.2% of Homeowners in California Will Face a Hidden Home Equity Tax If They Sell
In California, many homeowners face a hidden tax on home sales due to a federal capital gains exclusion unchanged since 1997. Over 62% exceed the $250,000 individual limit, and 30.8% surpass the $500,000 joint filer limit, exposing them to significant federal and state taxes. This discourages selling, tightening inventory and raising prices. Proposed legislation aims…
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How Expensive Is Living in California?
California households pay the highest median monthly bills in the U.S. at $2,854. Monthly mortgage in California averages $2,657, far above the national $1,775 median. Rent averages $2,028 per month, making it one of the most expensive rental markets. Californians pay $125 monthly for electricity and $116 for cable and internet. Overall, California's household bills…
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Where Are Bay Area Investors Betting in 2025?
Multifamily sales in SF jumped 74% in H1 2025 — from 23 to 40 buildings sold! Investors are chasing scale — bigger buildings, stronger returns, and long-term rental demand potential. Rents are back with a bite — up 15–20% YoY in many areas, with fewer days on market.
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California Housing To Change Under New Law: What to Know
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed two bills weakening the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to ease housing development amid a shortage. The laws exempt many urban housing projects and some nonresidential developments from CEQA, reducing delays caused by local opposition. Supporters say the reforms will accelerate construction and address affordability, while critics had concerns. The…
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Will California’s Housing Market Rebound by End of 2025
California home sales are forecast to ↑ 10.5% in 2025, reaching 304K single-family units. The median home price is projected to ↑ 4.6% to $909K by the end of 2025.
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California 2025: Crisis-Calibrated Correction
Most metros expected to soften (~1–2%) following inventory easing. Coastal and high-cost urban segments under sharper pressure
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California Reform Could Fast-Track More Apartments!
California cuts red tape to speed downtown housing approvals. Scaled-back CEQA law once stalled or blocked housing projects.
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California Housing: Steady Rise Ahead
California home prices and sales are projected to rise steadily through 2025, driven by demand. Limited inventory and high mortgage rates create affordability challenges despite improving market conditions.
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Bay Area Housing Market: Opportunities Rise as 2026 Nears
Bay Area home prices are forecasted to ↓ 5.2% by 2026. Affordability challenges and elevated mortgage rates are key drivers of the projected price decline
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California 2025: Statewide Shortage Caps Price Declines
Underbuilding persists—shortage of 3–4M housing units since 2018. Coastal markets remain inflated; only ~16% of Californians can afford median home